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42540000029 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Failure of Implant (1924); Pain (1994); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).D10 - medical product: articular surface fixed bearing posterior stabilized (ps) catalog # 42521400512, lot # 63838608.Femur cemented posterior stabilized (ps) catalog # 42500606602, lot # 64039536.Tibia cemented catalog # 42532006702, lot # 64160246.Unk cement catalog, # unk, lot # unk.G2: spain.H3: customer has indicated that the product will not be returned because it remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported patient is experiencing pain, difficulty walking, loosening of implant, and knee instability post implantation.A bone scintigraphy to verify the state of the prosthesis and it was noted the prosthesis has failed.It was noted in report that lower part of the prosthesis had failed.It is unknown which component is loosen.Attempts to obtain additional information have been made; however, no more is available.
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Event or Problem Description
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No further event information available at the time of this report.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b1; b4; b5; d2; d4; d5; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10.The event cannot be confirmed.No product was returned, or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Review of complaint history found no additional related issues for this item and the reported part and lot combination.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
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